GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce GTX 1080 is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 1070, leading by roughly 18% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1070, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $188 EUR cheaper.
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1070
The GeForce GTX 1080 is significantly faster, around 18% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce GTX 1070.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1070 starts at $347 EUR against $535 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1080. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~30% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1070 is trading below its $379 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1080 is trading below its $599 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1070 draws just 150W versus 180W for the GeForce GTX 1080, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce GTX 1080's memory is faster — 320 GB/s versus 256 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 or GeForce GTX 1080?
Choose the GeForce GTX 1080 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1070 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.